Are you looking for a way to automate your HPE Server configuration tasks using Windows PowerShell?
The “HPE Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell” is a powerful set of utilities that can be used to perform various configuration tasks on HPE Servers.
Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell
The “Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell” provide a simplified and consistent infrastructure management experience.
This set of PowerShell utilities will grow over time to provide a comprehensive set of Hewlett Packard Enterprise integration tools.
It is designed for IT experts with experience in PowerShell scripting and configuring ProLiant server hardware.
Starting with HPE Integrated Lights-Out (iLO), HPE Onboard Administrator (OA) for HPE BladeSystem Enclosures and the system BIOS of HPE ProLiant servers, this set of PowerShell utilities will grow over time to provide a comprehensive set of Hewlett Packard Enterprise integration tools.
Currently, these 3 PowerShell modules are available:
- HPBIOScmdlet – BIOS/UEFI cmdlets (91 cmdlets)
- HPiLOcmdlets – iLO cmdlets (130 cmdlets)
- HPOAcmdlets – OA cmdlets (206 cmdlets)
#1 – BIOS/UEFI PowerShell cmdlets
BIOS Cmdlets for Windows PowerShell provides the following features:
- Support for legacy BIOS and UEFI configuration.
This v1.0 release supports Hewlett Packard Enterprise ProLiant Gen8 and Gen9 servers’ BIOS configuration (except DL580) using HPBIOSCmdlets PowerShell module.
The HPBIOSCmdlets are supported by help, which is used in the same way as other PowerShell cmdlets.
If you want to see a complete list of the HPBIOSCmdlets after installation, in PowerShell type:
Get-Help *HPBIOS*
Get-Command –Module HPBIOSCmdlets
Get-Help Connect-HPBIOS –Examples
#2 – iLO PowerShell cmdlets
iLO Cmdlets for Windows PowerShell provide the following features:
- Support for iLO 3 and iLO 4 configuration.
- Support for iLO Federation cmdlets.
- Enhanced security support for all cmdlets with Server Certificate check.
- Uses proven PowerShell technology to provide consistent and reliable server configuration.
- Built-in online help for all PowerShell cmdlets, documenting syntax and usage examples.
Some examples:
| Cmdlet | Description |
| Get-HPiLODriveInfo | Gets the drive details for the server |
| Get-HPiLOERSSetting | Gets the Insight Remote Support setting |
| Get-HPiLOEventLog | Gets the iLO event logs |
| Get-HPiLOFan | Gets the Fan health details from the server |
| Get-HPiLOFederationGroup | Gets a list of all iLO Federation group names |
| Get-HPiLOFirmwareInfo | Gets the Firmware details for the iLO |
| Get-HPiLOFirmwareVersion | Gets the iLO Firmware version |
| Get-HPiLOGlobalSetting | Gets the iLO Global Settings |
| Get-HPiLOHealthSummary | Gets the health information summary of the host server |
| Get-HPiLOHostPower | Gets the power state of the server |
| Get-HPiLOIML | Gets the Integrated management logs |
| Get-HPiLOLicense | Gets license types and keys |
| Get-HPiLOMemoryInfo | Gets the Memory details for the host server where the iLO is located |
| Get-HPiLONetworkSetting | Gets the current network settings |
| Get-HPiLONICInfo | Gets the NIC details for the System NIC and the iLO NIC |
| Get-HPiLOOneTimeBootOrder | Gets the current state of the one-time boot |
| Get-HPiLOPowerOnTime | Gets the virtual clock value since the server was last powered on |
| Get-HPiLOProcessor | Gets the processor details for the host server |
| Get-HPiLOTemperature | Gets the temperature health details of the server |
| Get-HPiLOUserList | Gets the list of local users |
#3 – OA (Onboard Administrator) PowerShell cmdlets
OA Cmdlets for Windows PowerShell provide the following features:
- Support for configuration of Blade Enclosure C3000 and C7000 running Onboard Administrator version 3.11 and later.
Some examples:
| Cmdlet | Description |
| Connect-HPOA | Connects to an OA and creates an SSH session. |
| Find-HPOA | Find list of OA in a specified subnet. |
| Get-HPOAConfig | Gets the script required to recreate the settings of the enclosure. |
| Get-HPOAEBIPA | Gets EBIPA information. |
| Get-HPOAEnclosureFan | Gets information for current status of the specified enclosure fan. |
| Get-HPOAEnclosureInfo | Gets enclosure information. |
| Get-HPOAEnclosureLCD | Gets information about the Insight Display screen. |
| Get-HPOAEnclosureStatus | Gets the basic health and status of the enclosure subsystem. |
| Get-HPOAEnclosureTemp | Gets the highest ambient temperature being reported. |
| Get-HPOAFWSummary | Gets a summary of enclosure firmware components. |
| Get-HPOAInfo | Gets information about the OA. |
| Get-HPOAInterconnectStatus | Gets interconnect status information; UID state and health state. |
| Get-HPOAPower | Gets the current power configuration. |
| Get-HPOAServerInfo | Gets server settings and details. |
| Get-HPOAServerStatus | Gets power, health, thermal and UID setting of the server blade. |
| Get-HPOAUpTime | Gets uptime for the OA. |
| Reset-HPOA | Restarts OA, server, interconnect specified by bay number. |
| Update-HPOAFirmware | Update OA firmware by multi methods. |
| Update-HPOAiLO | Downloads a new flash image from the network and uses it to update the firmware for the iLO. |
NOTE: The HPOACmdlets are supported by help, which is used in the same way as other PowerShell cmdlets.
To display a complete list of the HP OA cmdlets in PowerShell, type:
Get-Help *HPOA*
Get-Command –Module HPOACmdlets
Software & Documentation
Download HPE Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell here.
Download HPE Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell User Guide BIOS Cmdlets.
Download HPE Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell User Guide iLO Cmdlets.
Download HPE Scripting Tools for Windows PowerShell User Guide OA Cmdlets.
Related viewing:
- HP Scripting Tools for Windows Powershell using iLO Cmdlets
- HP Scripting Tools for Windows Powershell using OA Cmdlets
HP Scripting Tools for Windows Powershell using iLO CmdletsHP Scripting Tools for Windows Powershell using OA Cmdlets
